- Bale says he would never join Arsenal
- Former Spurs star retired in January
- Guest on A League of Their Own
WHAT HAPPENED? In the latest episode of A League of Their Own, host Romesh Ranganathan, an Arsenal fan, addressed rumours that Gunners boss Mikel Arteta once wanted Bale to join Spurs' arch-rivals. When asked if he would have made the move, Bale replied: "No. Never. Impossible."
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Bale spent six years at Tottenham between 2007 and 2013, before returning on loan in 2020/21 after a trophy-laden spell at Real Madrid. In total, he made 236 appearances for the north London club, scoring 71 goals and laying on 58 assists.
WHAT NEXT FOR BALE? The former Wales international announced his retirement from professional football in January after captaining his country at the 2022 World Cup. Since then, Bale has been spending his time playing golf and tennis.